"Don't overload your picture with color just because you have paid for color. A lot of color does not necessarily make a good color picture." Ellot Elisofon
" A photo story is a narrative series of pictures" (Hurley & McDougall, 1971, p.72) . Therefore a successful story has a lead photo that either symbolizes the entire story or captures the peak moment of the action. Successful photo stories start with good ideas. Of course, the idea must be visual , but also be sure it is feasible considering the time and resources available. Narrow your topic to one person or idea. Before you start to shoot, be sure you have done your research so you'll recognize the important moments when they arise.
*ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PICTURES *
a) PROMINENCE - Picture of celebrities & those who are news maker of our society attract readers interest. They are always good subject photos.
b)TIMELINESS -the immediacy of the picture can also enhance its value.
c)ACTION -"Acton speaks louder than words "as they say . Photojournalist should make it sure that there is movement or story in his photo.
d) HUMAN INTEREST - Picture of persons during their unguarded moments shows emotions that can readers can relate to.
*FUNCTIONS OF PICTURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS *
1) To attract attention
2) To beautify the page
3) To complement support the and give visual meanings
4) To illustrate point in the story
5) To tell the story itself trough the help of the caption
6) To tell a story a sequence of photos or illustrations ,
7) To help the readers know how the person or place the mentioned in the story looklike.
*GETTING BETTER PICTURES*
a) SIMPLICITY - The picture is not crowded or cluttered unless the purpose is to show how big is the crowd is
b) A FOCAL POINT- viewers should not have their eyes pulled in three or four directions.
c) ACTION - A picture of people doing something will be much better than one in which a person is staring into the camera .
d)SUBJECT - A good photojournalist seeks variety in subjects? young and old.
e) A STORY- The picture may show gloom or ecstacy, pleasure or pain , success or failure, interest or boredom.
f) MOOD -A picture should capture the mood of an event.
g) TRUTH - A picture should give an honest account of what happened .
h) SIZE -Unless a published picture is big enough to see easily.
i) TECHNICAL QUALITY - The picture must be in focused.
j) BEAUTY - To show beauty like in a beauty pageant or the grace of a cheerdancer.
*FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF PICTURES *
1. The taking of pictures
a) be sure to know the workmanship of your camera , its every part & function.
b) there is a need for mind - eyes coordination when taking pictures.
2.Pictures to be set for lay-out.
a) sharp pictures - All details of what you wished to bring out in picture are well defined and emphasized.
b) Message Laden - The picture should tell a story
c) Well- cropped - The important detail of the story is being emphasized or highlighted by eliminating unnecessary parts of the picture.
3) The quality of the printing press.
"Photo editing starts when a photo is taken "( Moen, 1984,p.83). Therefore a good photojournalist thinks ahead and tries to provide an editors with a variety of images & options. Most photographers , prefer to edit their own work, since they were on the scene. However,it is possible to be misled and think a photo contains more than it really does . Two person editing is the best solution where the photographer and an editor work together.
"Modern photojournalism has become a color medium". (Hicks ,1952,p.140 ). Nowadays, the classic black-and-white news photo is seen less frequently as improved technology lowers the price and production time requires to print color."
"Don't overload your picture with color just because you have paid for color. A lot of color does not necessarily make a good color picture." Ellot Elisofon
" A photo story is a narrative series of pictures" (Hurley & McDougall, 1971, p.72) . Therefore a successful story has a lead photo that either symbolizes the entire story or captures the peak moment of the action. Successful photo stories start with good ideas. Of course, the idea must be visual , but also be sure it is feasible considering the time and resources available. Narrow your topic to one person or idea. Before you start to shoot, be sure you have done your research so you'll recognize the important moments when they arise.
*ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PICTURES *
a) PROMINENCE - Picture of celebrities & those who are news maker of our society attract readers interest. They are always good subject photos.
b) TIMELINESS -the immediacy of the picture can also enhance its value.
c) ACTION -"Acton speaks louder than words "as they say . Photojournalist should make it sure that there is movement or story in his photo.
d) HUMAN INTEREST - Picture of persons during their unguarded moments shows emotions that can readers can relate to.
*FUNCTIONS OF PICTURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS *
1) To attract attention
2) To beautify the page
3) To complement support the and give visual meanings
4) To illustrate point in the story
5) To tell the story itself trough the help of the caption
6) To tell a story a sequence of photos or illustrations ,
7) To help the readers know how the person or place the mentioned in the story looklike.
*GETTING BETTER PICTURES*
a) SIMPLICITY - The picture is not crowded or cluttered unless the purpose is to show how big is the crowd is
b) A FOCAL POINT- viewers should not have their eyes pulled in three or four directions.
c) ACTION - A picture of people doing something will be much better than one in which a person is staring into the camera .
d)SUBJECT - A good photojournalist seeks variety in subjects? young and old.
e) A STORY- The picture may show gloom or ecstacy, pleasure or pain , success or failure, interest or boredom.
f) MOOD -A picture should capture the mood of an event.
g) TRUTH - A picture should give an honest account of what happened .
h) SIZE -Unless a published picture is big enough to see easily.
i) TECHNICAL QUALITY - The picture must be in focused.
j) BEAUTY - To show beauty like in a beauty pageant or the grace of a cheerdancer.
*FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF PICTURES *
1. The taking of pictures
a) be sure to know the workmanship of your camera , its every part & function.
b) there is a need for mind - eyes coordination when taking pictures.
2.Pictures to be set for lay-out.
a) sharp pictures - All details of what you wished to bring out in picture are well defined and emphasized.
b) Message Laden - The picture should tell a story
c) Well- cropped - The important detail of the story is being emphasized or highlighted by eliminating unnecessary parts of the picture.
3) The quality of the printing press.
"Photo editing starts when a photo is taken "( Moen, 1984,p.83). Therefore a good photojournalist thinks ahead and tries to provide an editors with a variety of images & options. Most photographers , prefer to edit their own work, since they were on the scene. However,it is possible to be misled and think a photo contains more than it really does . Two person editing is the best solution where the photographer and an editor work together.
"Modern photojournalism has become a color medium". (Hicks ,1952,p.140 ). Nowadays, the classic black-and-white news photo is seen less frequently as improved technology lowers the price and production time requires to print color."